Chitosan and its derivatives: A novel approach to gut microbiota modulation and immune system enhancement

GI Edo, AN Mafe, ABM Ali, PO Akpoghelie… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chitosan, a biopolymer derived from the deacetylation of chitin found in crustacean shells
and certain fungi, has attracted considerable attention for its promising health benefits …

Chitosan: An Overview of Its Properties, Solubility, Functional Technologies, Food and Health Applications.

GI Edo, W Ndudi, ABM Ali, E Yousif… - Carbohydrate …, 2025 - Elsevier
The properties and potential applications of chitosan have attracted a lot of interest; each
year, the number of publications and patents based on this polymer increases. A significant …

Comparative Analysis of the Environmental Impact of Biopolymer-Based and Conventional Plastic Packaging in Food Engineering Applications

AN Mafe, GI Edo, PO Akpoghelie… - … Mustaqbal Journal of …, 2024 - ajses.uomus.edu.iq
The paper presents a comparative analysis of the environmental impacts of biopolymer-
based packaging versus conventional plastic packaging in food engineering applications. It …

Investigating Nanomaterials for Improved Barrier Properties in Food Packaging

AN Mafe, GI Edo, PO Akpoghelie… - … Mustaqbal Journal of …, 2024 - ajses.uomus.edu.iq
This review examines the potential of nanomaterials in revolutionizing food packaging,
focusing on their role in enhancing barrier properties and extending the shelf life of …

Enhancing Rate and Selectivity for Hydrodechlorination of Poly (Vinyl Chloride) with Rh Catalysts

NG Bush, A Das, JA Bowen, ME Fieser - ChemSusChem - Wiley Online Library
Hydrodechlorination of poly (vinyl chloride)(PVC) directly to polyethylene (PE) represents a
way to repurpose PVC waste, while avoiding toxic and/or corrosive byproducts that are …

Unveiling Microplastic Contamination in Sediment and Benthic Species of Cerithidea Cingulata and Anadara Granosa in the Conservation Zone

R Rozirwan, P Sari, NN Khotimah, WAE Putri… - Available at SSRN … - papers.ssrn.com
Microplastics (MPs) pollution has become a crucial environmental concern in marine
ecosystems. This study aimed to reveal the presence and distribution of MPs in sediments …